Least Common Multiple of 956 and 958

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 956 and 958 the smallest integer that is 457924 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 956 and 958 is 457924.

LCM(956,958) = 457924

LCM of 956 and 958

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 956 and 958

LCM of 956 and 958 is 457924

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 956 and 958. First we will calculate the prime factors of 956 and 958.

Prime Factorization of 956


2 956
2 478
239 239
1

Prime factors of 956 are 2,239. Prime factorization of 956 in exponential form is:

956 = 22×2391

Prime Factorization of 958


2 958
479 479
1

Prime factors of 958 are 2,479. Prime factorization of 958 in exponential form is:

958 = 21×4791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 956 and 958.

LCM(956,958) = 22×2391×4791
LCM(956,958) = 457924

Factors of 956

List of positive integer factors of 956 that divides 956 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 239, 478, 956

Factors of 958

List of positive integer factors of 958 that divides 958 without a remainder.

1, 2, 479, 958

Least Common Multiple of 956 and 958 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 956 and 958, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(956,958) = 2
LCM(956,958) = ( 956 × 958) / 2
LCM(956,958) = 915848 / 2
LCM(956,958) = 457924

Properties of LCM 956 and 958

(i) The LCM of 958 and 956 is associative

LCM of 956 and 958 = LCM of 958 and 956

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 956 and 958

1. What is the LCM of 956 and 958?

Answer: LCM of 956 and 958 is 457924.

2. What are the Factors of 956?

Answer: Factors of 956 are 1, 2, 4, 239, 478, 956. There are 6 integers that are factors of 956. The greatest factor of 956 is 956.

3. What are the Factors of 958?

Answer: Factors of 958 are 1, 2, 479, 958. There are 4 integers that are factors of 958. The greatest factor of 958 is 958.

4. How to Find the LCM of 956 and 958?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 956 and 958 = 457924

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 956

956 = 2 x 2 x 239

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 958

958 = 2 x 479

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 457924 = 2 x 2 x 239 x 479

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 956 and 958 is 457924.